Koala cottage delight

Tranquil rural cottage set next to coastal national park with lots of native wildlife including wallabies, koalas and a chorus of birds led by the kookaburras each morning. Light and airy with lots of timber and character, the house is simply furnished with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing retreat from busy lives, roads and city noise. A great base for exploring the lush northern rivers hinterland and stunning beaches or just a place to rest on a long road trip. The space Self contained home and garden surrounded by farmland and bush. Situated adjacent to the Broadwater National Park, there is very little local traffic. The cottage features an open plan living / dining / kitchen. There is a queen bed in the master, 2 single bunks in the back bedroom and a sun room where the kids can play. You can spread out on the private verandah that wraps around the back and outlooks farmland and the bush. The bathroom adjoins the master and has a 2nd entrance making it more flexible. Mains electricity, instant gas hot water, tank rain water and septic system. The main living area is reverse cycle air conditioned and the unit is big enough to cool / heat the bedrooms as well. Fans are also provided and the doors and many of the opening windows are screened. The kitchen is equipped with a gas cooktop, electric oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge / freezer, a slow cooker and a stick blender along with all your usual kitchen utensils. Filtered rain water and ice is provided along with oil and vinegar, a selection of teas and coffee (instant, plunger, stove top espresso) and a small carton of UHT milk to get you started. Linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. Hand, body wash, shampoo and conditioner are in the bathroom. There is access to a washing machine if requested. No WiFi but there is Telstra 4/5G reception for phones and hotspotting (20/12Mbps). A TV, a Chromecast and a DVD player with some movies are provided but there is no antenna for free to air TV. Well behaved dogs and their responsible owners are welcome but beware there is no fence! Dogs must not be allowed to roam freely and must be brought inside or securely tied up at night. The property is easily accessible from the M1 Pacific Motorway with bitumen all the way. There is plenty of off-road parking and a turning area big enough for trailers and vans at the end of Hills Road. Not easily accessible by public transport. Beautiful bush walks begin from the front gate and the Richmond river, boat ramp and community playground are all within walking distance. By car, it’s about 10 mins to the closest surf beach and 15 mins to the nearest town of Evans Head, a laid back coastal village set on the river mouth with a supermarket, cafes, bakery, restaurants, an RSL and a fisherman's coop as well as a variety of more sheltered swimming options for kids. The nearest airport, a major shopping centre and all the big retail brands are present in Ballina, 30 mins north. Being centrally located in the Northern Rivers, there are many day tripping options. Explore the surrounding Richmond Valley, or head north towards Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. Heading west will take you through heritage listed Gondwana rainforests or take a trip south and discover the quaint villages of the Clarence Valley. * 30 mins to Ballina and Ballina/Byron airport * 40-50 mins north to Lismore / Lennox Head / Bangalow / Byron Bay / Brunswick Heads / Mullumbimby * 55 mins south to Iluka and Yamba * 75 mins to Gold Coast airport * 2 1/2 hours+ to Brisbane airport Guest access Whole cottage and backyard. At least one of us is generally on site in the main house (100m away up the hill). We both love people so we are always up for a chat and happy to have as much or as little contact with you during your stay as you'd like and that makes you comfortable. Check in and out times can be bought forward and/or extended if we know in advance your wishes and are able to factor them in around other guest bookings. If there is anything you need during your visit then feel free to reach out via messaging in the AirBnB app or call or message us on mobile and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible to do what we can to assist. Other things to note Please note this is not a party house. It’s a place to relax, unwind, rejuvenate and enjoy yourselves and each other’s company. Strictly no drugs / substance abuse. Well behaved dogs and their responsible owners are welcome if checked in, in advance, but beware there is no fence! We live next to farm land and national park with cows, wallabies and koalas, so dogs must not be allowed to roam freely and brought inside at night. Then all the obvious common sense stuff like picking up poo and ensuring no chewing or soiling inside the house and please bring their own bedding. Stays via AirBnB are limited to a maximum of 4 weeks. If you'd like to negotiate a longer term option then please contact us. Registration Details PID-STRA-5018